1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · ELZ 40
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 100,246 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ELZ 40 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
- 100,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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ELZ 40 Mileage History
- 29/09/202288,706 mi
- 31/07/202392,134 mi+3,428 mi
- 01/08/2024100,246 mi+8,112 mi
Average of roughly 6,275 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ELZ 40 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (ELZ 40) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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